Campaign 23V-407

Galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks

Defect summary

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107' Aerials and 110' Platforms mounted on single rear axle Enforcer chassis. The galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks.

Consequence

Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the galvanized stabilizer beams as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V407000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-407
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Pierce	Ladder AND Platform	2016 to 2022	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

18V-463 Jul 11, 2018
Bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground
13V-214 May 17, 2013
Springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts
11V-551 Nov 10, 2011
These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body
10V-300 Jun 28, 2010
These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper
09V-238 Jun 25, 2009
These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body